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Nonprofit · EIN 92-3493154

BELMONT NEWS FOUNDATION INC

Tax-exempt · BELMONT, MA 02478

Financials

$396K$38K2023$659K$445K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BELMONT NEWS FOUNDATION INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$658,712$444,887$213,825$658,728$79,761$578,967
December 31, 2023990$395,852$37,670$358,182$363,138$4,956$358,182
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$439,528
of which government grants
$184,078
Program service revenue
$202,732
Investment income
$16,452
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$56,217
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$66,214
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$9,216
Occupancy
$10,920
Depreciation
$3,348
Program services (functional)
$414,754
Management and general (functional)
$19,028
Fundraising (functional)
$11,105

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$363,138
Total assets, end of year
$658,728
Total liabilities, end of year
$79,761
Net assets, end of year
$578,967
Land, buildings and equipment
$81,968
Publicly traded securities
$1,200
Net assets without donor restrictions
$578,967
Gross unrelated business income
$202,642
Gross receipts
$658,712
Employees
4
Volunteers
1,520
Year formed
2023
State of legal domicile
MA

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LUCIA ARNO-BERNSENSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
SARAH CAPUTOCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
12$0
PATTY HURLEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
WILL JASONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1.5$0
MARIA OLAGUNJUDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
CHAD ONUFRECHUKTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
BOB RIFKINPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
17$0
KEVIN SULLIVANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
5$0
MARIYA TREISMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3$0
PIERRE VALETTEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ROBERT RIFKINCO-PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
24$0
VICTORIA FICITREASURER AND DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0
LUCIA ARNO-BERNSENCLERK AND DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
21$0
MARIYA TREISMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
5$0
KEVIN SULLIVANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
10$0
JANE SHERWINDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
25$0
ANNE DONOHUEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
10$0
SARAH CAPUTOCO-PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
15$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
68 LEONARD ST SUITE 3, BELMONT, MA 02478-2522
In care of
% JANE SHERWIN
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
SARAH CAPUTO, 68 LEONARD STREET 3, BELMONT, MA 02478
Signed the 990
SARAH CAPUTO, CHAIR
Phone
(617) 996-0040
Return prepared by
RUANE & COMPANY LLP

Mission

THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO PRODUCE INDEPENDENT JOURNALISM THAT KEEPS THE BELMONT, MASSACHUSETTS COMMUNITY CONNECTED, WELL-INFORMED AND ENGAGED WITH THOROUGH, ACCURATE AND FAIR COVERAGE OF TOPICS AFFECTING THE TOWN.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • THE ORGANIZATION PRODUCES A WEEKLY NEWSPAPER CALLED THE BELMONT VOICE. IT IS AVAILABLE ONLINE AND IS DELIVERED FREE TO EVERY HOUSEHOLD AND BUSINESS IN BELMONT, MASSACHUSETTS.
    Expenses $414,754 · revenue $202,732

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
92-3493154
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2024
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$658,728
Income (IRS master file)
$658,712

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$658,712$444,887$658,728XML
990December 2023$395,852$37,670$363,138XML

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 92-3493154).

Questions about BELMONT NEWS FOUNDATION INC

What is the EIN of BELMONT NEWS FOUNDATION INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BELMONT NEWS FOUNDATION INC is 92-3493154.
Is BELMONT NEWS FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2024.
Are donations to BELMONT NEWS FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BELMONT NEWS FOUNDATION INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of BELMONT NEWS FOUNDATION INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did BELMONT NEWS FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of BELMONT NEWS FOUNDATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names SARAH CAPUTO.
Who are the officers and directors of BELMONT NEWS FOUNDATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does BELMONT NEWS FOUNDATION INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $658,712, expenses of $444,887 and total assets of $658,728 at year end.

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